Redound
verb
To have an influence or result, especially a positive one.
Your generous donation will redound to the benefit of many suffering people.
Often appears as...
- redound to the benefit
- redound to the detriment
verb
To contribute greatly to (a person's credit or honor).
Their unselfish efforts will redound to their honor.
Often appears as...
- redound to the honour
- redound to their credit
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
verb
To come back or reflect upon a person as to their benefit or detriment.
His actions will no doubt redound upon him at the election.
Often appears as...
- redound upon him
- redound upon her
verb
To have an influence or result, especially a positive one.
Your generous donation will redound to the benefit of many suffering people.
Often appears as...
- redound to the benefit
- redound to the detriment
verb
To contribute greatly to (a person's credit or honor).
Their unselfish efforts will redound to their honor.
Often appears as...
- redound to the honour
- redound to their credit
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
verb
To come back or reflect upon a person as to their benefit or detriment.
His actions will no doubt redound upon him at the election.
Often appears as...
- redound upon him
- redound upon her
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Redound in this context implies a favorable result due to someone's actions or events.
The team's hard work will surely redound to their success in the championship.
Pro Tip 2/3Indirect Influence
Use 'redound' when actions influence results indirectly rather than directly.
Their research had no immediate impact but redounded to scientific advances years later.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Benefits
'Redound' often refers to intangible benefits, not just physical or monetary gains.
The knowledge you gain from reading will redound to your intellectual growth.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Redound in this context implies a favorable result due to someone's actions or events.
The team's hard work will surely redound to their success in the championship.
Pro Tip 2/3Indirect Influence
Use 'redound' when actions influence results indirectly rather than directly.
Their research had no immediate impact but redounded to scientific advances years later.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Benefits
'Redound' often refers to intangible benefits, not just physical or monetary gains.
The knowledge you gain from reading will redound to your intellectual growth.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Redound in this context implies a favorable result due to someone's actions or events.
The team's hard work will surely redound to their success in the championship.
Pro Tip 2/3Indirect Influence
Use 'redound' when actions influence results indirectly rather than directly.
Their research had no immediate impact but redounded to scientific advances years later.
Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Benefits
'Redound' often refers to intangible benefits, not just physical or monetary gains.
The knowledge you gain from reading will redound to your intellectual growth.
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